All Countries
Weather & Climate in St. Margaret, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Margaret has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0905°N, 88.6110°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jul 11, 1999 | 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M6.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 142 km | 34 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 15 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | north of Honduras | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 16 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2003 | Honduras-Guatemala border region | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 17 km WSW of Lívingston, Guatemala | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.0 | 133 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 46 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 46 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 46 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 193 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 25 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 199 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 91 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 101 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in |
St. Margaret has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (2.0").